Echo.ai vs Kanji Step
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Echo.ai
Practice real-life conversations to improve language fluency. Choose your tutor's voice and accent, and receive a personalized study plan. Focus on speaking for effective language acquisition.
- Speak to learn languages
- Practice real-life scenarios
- Choose tutor voice and accent
- Personalized study plans
- Focus on conversation
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Learn languages by speaking, not memorizing. Practice real-life scenarios, choose tutor voice and accent, and get a personalized study plan tailored to your goals. Fluent conversation starts here. EULA: https://echo-ai.framer.website/eula
Kanji Step
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[Japanese Kanji Dictionary - Learn Jōyō Kanji by JLPT Level] Kanji is the core of learning Japanese! This is the ultimate Kanji dictionary app designed to help you systematically master 2,974 Jōyō (standard) Kanji, organized by JLPT level. Recommended For • Learners preparing for the JLPT exam • Those who want to study Japanese Kanji systematically • People planning to travel or study abroad in Japan • Readers who want to enjoy Japanese books or Manga in the original language • Fans who want to watch Japanese dramas or Anime without subtitles Data Source This app is based on the KANJIDIC2 file provided by the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG). We provide accurate Kanji information derived from this reliable and official data source.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kanji Step at every 2 days against Echo.ai's every 5 days. Kanji Step also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Echo.ai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Kanji Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Echo.ai ships an update every 5 days, Kanji Step every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Echo.ai | Kanji Step |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josue Frejus Godeme | JIHUN JO |
In-app purchases
Echo.ai
- Echo.ai Pro - Weekly$4.997 Days
- Echo.ai Pro$12.991 Month
Kanji Step
- Remove Ads$2.99
